Brain Gains Board Game 061417

In this game, students will learn about the positive and negative effects that decisions can have on their brain. How does riding a bike or playing an instrument help your brain? In what ways do drugs or a concussion hurt your brain?

Objective

Teacher Background

The purpose of the Brain Gains board game is to help students understand how the choices they make affect their brain. For example, players will learn that high-fat diets and lack of sleep can negatively affect a person’s memory, while regular exercise improves cognition.

No prior knowledge is needed to play this game. Players will follow along with the “Rules of the Road” to learn more about:

About the Author

Emma is the Outreach Associate at the Society for Neuroscience. She helps find and create Educator Resources for BrainFacts.org, as well as promote the site at conferences and events across the country.